In this episode, Haggai Klorman Eraqi sits down with Gadi Benjamini, Co-Founder & CEO of FireDome, an ex–Israeli intelligence operator from Unit 81 turned deep-tech founder building an autonomous, on-site wildfire defense system. This conversation starts with collapse: Gadi shutting down his first climate startup after October 7, going through the emotional crash that follows, and then finding his way into a problem that feels almost ancient and futuristic at the same time: fire. Wildfires are no longer distant natural disasters. They are becoming a stress test for humanity for our infrastructure, insurance systems, communities, governments, and ability to protect what we love before it disappears. Gadi and his co-founder, Adi Naor Pomerantz, saw what many people only realize after the smoke clears: insurance may compensate you, but it does not protect your home, your vineyard, your factory, your campsite, your memories, or your continuity. That insight became FireDome: a hardware-software system designed to detect, prepare for, and suppress wildfire threats on-site before they become unstoppable. We get tactical on: • Why “insurance ≠ protection” • The human drama behind wildfires: homes, communities, wineries, campsites, and generational businesses lost in hours • Why fires expose the limits of modern civilization • The FireDome approach: firebreak + structure coating + rapid detection/suppression • How ember showers create a domino effect through neighborhoods • Hardware realities: capsules, cadence, water logistics, wind, manufacturing, and deployment • What Palisades-style fires revealed about prevention, firefighting, and resilience • How founders can capture attention authentically by speaking directly to the pain people already feel This is a conversation about deep tech, climate adaptation, founder resilience, and what it means to build when the problem is not theoretical — it is already burning. Check out the full episode notes, transcripts, and all links on Substack: 👉 https://aggaeus.com/ SPONSORS - EXCLUSIVE FOR AGGAEUS PODCAST LISTENERS: KARDZ.BIZ BUY 2, GET 3 ON KARDZ.BIZ — UP TO $479 VALUE. AGGAEUSB2G3PREMIUM - for PREMIUM cards AGGAEUSB2G3PRO+ - for PRO+ cards When face-to-face impressions matter, pull out Kardz.Biz, the “business card too good to give away”. Use this link: https://kardz.biz/?ref=yqrmczty BETTER WEIGHT FOR LIFE SAVE 10% ON BETTER WEIGHT FOR LIFE’S GLP-1 PROGRAMS WITH CODE AGGAEUS10 (LIMITED TIME). Better Weight For Life is a transformational weight loss program led by a U.S. board-certified physician—designed to keep it simple: personalized GLP-1 treatment, expert support, and discreet delivery. They offer options including Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, plus compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide (eligibility depends on your medical evaluation). Claim the offer here: https://www.betterweightforlife.com/partners/aggaeus CONNECT WITH GADI BENJAMINI LinkedIn FireDome CONNECT WITH HAGGAI LinkedIn FOLLOW AGGAEUS Instagram TikTok YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts INQUIRIES 💼 Sponsorships / Business: talktous@aggaeus.com 🎙 Podcast: DM via Instagram DISCLAIMER Some links may earn affiliate commissions. Offers, terms, and availability may change without notice. Aggaeus content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should conduct your own research and consult qualified professionals before making any decisions. We may feature companies, products, or entities in which Aggaeus, its affiliates, or the author have invested or may invest, or with which they have had, have, or may have a financial, professional, or other relationship.
